Introduction
Vaginitis may be due to pathogens or to indigenous flora after a change in milieu of the vagina. Candidal vulvovaginitis and bacterial vaginosis (formerly called Gardnerella, Haemophilus, or nonspecific vaginitis) may occur in patients…

Description

Premenstrual syndrome is a constellation of symptoms that occurs prior to menstruation and is severe enough to interfere significantly with the patient’s life. DSM-IV-R diagnosis is premenstrual dysmorphic disorder when the dominant symptoms…

Introduction
Vulvovaginitis is inflammation of the vulva and vaginal tissues. It is usually characterized by a vaginal discharge and/or vulvar itching and irritation. A vaginal odor may be present. It accounts for 10 million visits…

The causative organism of trichomoniasis is a flagellated protozoan, T. vaginalis, that may live quiescently in paraurethral Skene’s glands and from this nidus of infestation cause overt infection in the susceptible vagina. Trichomonads are frequently…

Introduction

Contact dermatitis results from the exposure of vulvar epithelium and vaginal mucosa to a primary chemical irritant or an allergen. In either case, characteristic local erythema and edema occur. Severe reactions may progress to…

During menarche, pregnancy, and lactation, and after menopause, the vaginal epithelium lacks the stimulation of estrogen. The maturation of the vaginal and urethra mucosa depends on the presence of estrogen and can be altered by…

The premenstrual syndrome is a recurrent, variable cluster of troublesome physical and emotional symptoms that develop during the 7-14 days before the onset of menses and subside when menstruation occurs. The syndrome intermittently…

Vulvovaginitis (also Vulvitis) 616.10
Vulvovaginitis, amebic 006.8
Vulvovaginitis, chlamydial 099.53
Vulvovaginitis, gonococcal (acute) 098.0
Vulvovaginitis, gonococcal, chronic or duration of 2 months or over 098.2
Vulvovaginitis, herpetic 054.11
Vulvovaginitis,…